- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Tran Carotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR)
- Transfemoral Carotid Artery Stent (TF-CAS)
Description
Extracranial Carotid Arteries and Vertebral Arteries are to supply blood to the brain. Pathology that involves those arteries can lead to significant morbidity from various degrees of stroke, rupture and/or bleeding. The most common pathology is stroke due to atherosclerosis, however, carotid aneurysm, pseudo aneurysms, Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD), Coil and Kinks, Radiation Injury are some of the uncommon pathologies.
Cause
- Atherosclerosis
- Smoking
- High Cholesterol
- Genetics
- Others
Treatment can be with open surgery or endovascular surgery. This can be conducted through a neck incision or a femoral approach.
Treatment Plan
Treatment can be with open surgery or endovascular surgery. This can be conducted through a neck incision or a femoral approach.
To schedule an appointment with one of our vascular surgeons in NYC or learn more about the services at our vascular surgery center in New York, please call 718-206-6713.
